L/10 IAb

[Tazman0000]

How rare is an L/10 IAB and about how much do they go for?

[Tom Yanacek]

Hello,

It's not really rare, but certainly less common than some of the other makers of IABs. In my opinion, an L/10 IAB is worth about $80 to $100. Maybe as much as $150 if it is in really nice condition.

Best regards,
Tom

[Graeme]

I agree with Tom on rarity.

Have you bought one, or are you looking for a price so you can sell one?

cheers
Graeme

[Tazman0000]

I just bought one in good condition.

[Graeme]

Don't be shy, let's see it

If you are lucky it might have a marked pin also.

regards
Graeme

[greg.hays]

As far as rarity goes..........an L/10 is certainly not common. As far as price goes.......well I would love to find where L/10 IAB's are found for $80.00 or even $100.00. Would love to see some pices....what kind of catch do you have on it?

[Tazman0000]

I do not have it in hand but as soon as it arrives i will surely post pics. I paid 125 for it.

[Tom Yanacek]

As far as rarity goes..........an L/10 is certainly not common. As far as price goes.......well I would love to find where L/10 IAB's are found for $80.00 or even $100.00. Would love to see some pices....what kind of catch do you have on it?

I bought this L/10 in March of this year for $65, from a dealer in New York. There are plenty of deals like this out there, you just need to be patient and not jump at everything you see otherwise you end up over-paying for stuff. Some dealers price things to move them quickly and some of them have no idea about the scarcity of certain maker marks nor even what company the logo represents. I find deals like this because I don't get all hyped up about maker marks. I like Infantry Assault Badges, but I don't need to own every single maker of them to be happy. I try to concentrate only on finding original items that are under-priced, regardless of whether the piece is marked/unmarked or whether I have none like it or a dozen.

Best regards,
Tom

[Tom Yanacek]

reverse: It looks like an over-abundance of soldering paste was used on this piece when attaching the hardware.

[Tom Yanacek]

L/10

[Tom Yanacek]

This example has a non-magnetic, flat-wire catch soldered to a round catchplate.

[Tom Yanacek]

A simple sheet metal hinge and a non-magnetic pin.

[Graeme]

Hi Tom

Great deal you had there for a nice IAB.

The "scruffy" areas around the hinge and catch are quite common for this maker.

regards
Graeme

[Tazman0000]

Mine arrived today.

[greg.hays]

Nice badge, and I think a buck 25 for it was a decent buy as well. I have always loved the eagle on this makers IAB. Definitely beefier, and it means business. Congrats!